On expressing my desire to see it, they sent to bring him.

We were astonished at his appearance.

The messengers who brought him carried him in their arms, and set him down upon the floor, when we saw that he had been born without legs, and with sadly deformed arms and hands.

Yet, when once placed upon the floor, he moved about easily, and had a cheery face and sunny temper.

He was delighted to show us his book and took the greatest pride in reading from it.